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A Banbury mother has raised concerns after ongoing transport problems have resulted in her son missing almost a month of school. Stock image.

Revealed: The 21 hardest primary schools to get a place at in 2026

Pupils from Hawes Side Academy in Blackpool have returned from their annual residential trip with new skills, stronger friendships and some rather soggy teachers.

'A few are still drying off' - Students enjoy annual residential trip

David Gilbert - a sex offender - snared in a "sting" by a gang of paedophile hunters in Blackpool has been jailed by a judge.

'I hate myself' - Sex offender snared in paedophile hunters' sting

Children's home providers have successfully won an appeal after Wyre Council refused permission for a proposed home on Myrtle Avenue, Thornton

Update on controversial children's home planning appeal after refusal

Ad Feature Parents restrict kids' activities over laundry fears

New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

More than 76,000 families across the North West have saved money on childcare through the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme, according to the latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Over 76,000 North West families save cash with Tax-Free Childcare

33 adorable 2026 school starter pictures from across Blackpool and the Fylde coast

33 adorable 2026 school starter pictures from across the Fylde coast

The camera lets users take multiple pictures before choosing which ones to print out

Ad Feature New instant colour camera and karaoke projector launched

More than 40 people are currently taking part in a 26-mile walk from Lancaster Castle to Blackpool Tower in memory of Blackpool dad and Army veteran Kieron Halsall, who died suddenly aged 34.

Epic 26-mile walk for Blackpool dad and Army vet after tragic death

Lancashire Police warning as children's nine accidental 999 calls leave genuine emergencies waiting in queue

Children's accidental 999 calls leave genuine emergencies waiting

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

A first phone can bring independence, along with new questions for parents about online safety.

Your child’s phone has a safety blind spot. Here’s what parents can do

Major Fylde Council update on massive £11,000 makeover of Pirate Cove Play Area at Fairhaven Lake

Major council update on plans for massive £11,000 play area makeover

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visits Blackpool's award-winning Stanley Park on Tuesday 15 September as the Grade II-listed park celebrates its centenary year.

65 fantastic pics of Prince Edward's Stanley Park Centenary visit

'Keeping children safe' - Lancashire Police issue major warning on Artificial Intelligence deepfake images

'Keeping children safe' - Police issue major warning on AI deepfakes
‘We are increasingly seeing AI used to create highly convincing fake content.’
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Ad Feature Fruitinies launch Asda kids fruit snacks

Married man Gary Hawkins, 65, from Cleveleys has appeared in court after almost 100 indecent images of children were found on his laptop. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA WireWire

Man, 65, found with almost 100 indecent images of children on laptop

Yoto has unveiled its new 4th Gen Player and Mini, with a new Green Button designed to make favourite audio easier for children to access.

Yoto's two new kids' audio players have a clever new feature

LEGO DUPLO bricks are designed for little hands and can be used to create colourful models through open-ended play.

6 skills toddlers can learn through LEGO DUPLO play

The Very promotion includes LEGO DUPLO sets featuring Bluey, Disney Frozen, Spidey, vehicles and animals.

The LEGO DUPLO sets designed for different toddler ages

Selected LEGO DUPLO sets are reduced by up to 25% at Very until September 16

Very cuts up to 25% off LEGO DUPLO sets for little builders

Pictured are the four Lancashire primary schools that were the hardest to get into this year (‘26/27)

21 of the hardest primary schools to get into in Lancashire in 2026

The most common method to put money aside for their youngsters is via a children’s savings account

A fifth of parents haven't put money aside to support their kids

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at Blackpool Grand Theatre

Blackpool Grand helped my family make memories I will cherish forever

Paddington’s Suitcase eight-book picture book gift set

Eight Paddington books are now just £11.99

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TOG24 cuts £30 men’s T-shirts to £6 in huge outlet sale
The Yorkshire outdoor brand has cut summer clothing to single-figure prices, including £6 men’s T-shirts, £7 swim shorts and children’s gilets reduced from £38
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I’ve just found this £7 Shaun the Sheep fleece my son will love and I’m adding it straight to my basket

I’ve found a £7 Shaun the Sheep fleece my son will love

MP Lorraine Beavers has vowed to fight for families and children with Special Educational Needs

'We are coming to get you!' MP slams council over delays in EHCPs

The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse Blackpool

Meet The Gruffalo & Mouse at perfect attraction for final summer treat

The Yoto player is a clever gadget giving children something to do after school without reaching for another screen.

The screen-free gadget for keeping children entertained after school

Children's favourite TV star Bluey is coming to Blackpool Zoo this September

Children's favourite TV star Bluey is coming to Blackpool soon

The Yoto player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and educational content after school.

This is an after-school gadget that kids will actually enjoy

A free water-safety session for children and families will take place on Blackpool’s Tower Headland this Sunday, 23 August.

Blackpool Tower Headland water safety session - what you need to know

Police arrest man, 22, after boy, 12, racially abused & injured in Fleetwood assault

Police arrest man, 22, after boy, 12, racially abused and assaulted

County Cllr Simon Evans says it's the stability of the "happy" workforce within children's services that has helped deliver such a positive inspection report

'Often outstanding, nearly always good': council service impresses inspectors

Jane Idiasirue screams with joy as she opens her GCSE results at South Shore Academy

National trends as pupils across country pick up GCSEs on results day

Almost a third of GCSE entries in Northern Ireland have again been awarded the top A* and A grades.

GCSE Results Day national picture: Gap between boys and girls narrows

Blackpool Illuminations season brings special events to town's most luxurious venue

Illuminations season brings special events to town's most luxury venue

A Yoto player can bring screen-free stories into a child's bedtime routine as the autumn evenings get darker.

This simple bedtime addition will help kids on darker autumn nights

Wyre Council hails successful Fleetwood Food, Fish and Music Festival

Wyre Council hails successful Fleetwood Food, Fish and Music Festival

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta’s £4.80 fleece is a top pf the class back-to-school bargain

Blackpool Gazette editor Vanessa Sims and her husband Pete snorkelled with sharks in Blackpool SEA LIFE's new Jurassic Ocean Tank

I snorkelled with sharks in Blackpool & fell in love with ocean giant

17 joyous phots from Bilsborrow Flower Show 2026

B&FC in new funding scheme offering student finance outside university route

B&FC in new funding scheme offering student finance outside uni route

Dog-owner heartbroken as puppy Astra dies after suffering 200 fractures in car accident

Dog-owner heartbroken as puppy dies after suffering over 200 fractures

A rescue was made when people became stranded on sandbanks in Cleveleys

Breaking Update as children stranded on sandbank and concern for two in sea

'Flies and rats' - Blackpool residents fume at 'unhygienic' waste collection schedule

Major hygiene concerns over three-weekly bins as fly menace strikes

Jack Leech received support from Brian House Children's Hospice in Bispham

Stepdad to tackle Blackpool Night Run in memory of much loved son

Students from Blackpool & the Fylde College celebrate exceptional T Level and BTEC results in 2026

Student urges others to ‘say yes to everything’ after T Levels success

Registered sex offender Frazer McDonald from Pilling has been jailed after indecent images of children and extreme pornography were found on devices belonging to him.

Sex offender found with indecent child images and extreme porn jailed

Blackpool MP Chris Webb backs Prime Minister Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap

'Fair fares, reliable buses' - MP backs Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap

Wyre Council warning after workers at Fleetwood’s Memorial Park threatened

'Situation has worsened' - Council warning after workers threatened

Sooty and friends with Matthew Corbett in Blackpool
1995

Beloved kids' puppet Sooty backs Blackpool's City of Culture bid

Fleetwood Food, Fish and Music Festival takes place next month

Fish King or Queen crowing at Fleetwood's new Food, Fish & Music Fest

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